Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·35)
c9-24309Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
35. Kh1 Nxd3 36. b7 Rb8 37. Qh7+ Kd8 38. Qxg6
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- pawn to b7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (+4.8).
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Nxd3, then b7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #567.
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